
Helen Slater
Known for Acting · 64 credits
- Born
- 1963-12-15 (age 62)
- Place of birth
- Bethpage, Long Island, New York, USA
- Also known as
- Helen Rachel Slater
Biography
Helen Rachel Slater (born December 15, 1963) is an American actress and singer-songwriter. She is best known for her role as the title character in the 1984 film Supergirl. She returned to the 2015 TV series of the same title, this time as Supergirl's adoptive mother, Eliza Danvers.
In the intervening years, she starred in several films including The Legend of Billie Jean (1985), Ruthless People (1986), The Secret of My Success (1987), and City Slickers (1991). She additionally found work as an actress in television, and stage projects, including three guest appearances on the series Smallville (2007–2010).
In the 2000s, she recorded three albums, on which she sings her own compositions and plays the piano.
Known For
TV Shows (26)

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999
as Susan Coyle

The Rookie
2018
as Dr. Francine Barrett

Grey's Anatomy
2005
as Nadia Shelton

Supernatural
2005
as Susan Carter

Smallville
2001
as Lara-El

Seinfeld
1989
as Becky Gelke

Crossing Jordan
2001
as Elaine Tallridge

Mad Men
2007
as Sheila

Supergirl
2015
as Eliza Danvers

Will & Grace
1998
as Peggy Truman

Private Practice
2007
as Erin George

Batman: The Animated Series
1992
as Talia (voice)

Boston Public
2000
as Mrs. McNeal

Drop Dead Diva
2009
as Penny Brecker

Greek
2007
as Dr. Magda Stephanopoulos

The New Adventures of Old Christine
2006
as Liz

The Wonderful World of Disney
1997
as Katherine's Mom

Dream On
1990
as Sarah

Eleventh Hour
2008
as Susan Wynne

The Lying Game
2011
as Kristin Mercer

The Hidden Room
1991
as Lauren

Capital News
1990
as Anne McKenna
Na sowas!
1982
as Self

Gigantic
2010
as Jennifer Brooks

Caper
2014
as Luke's Mum

The Great Air Race
1991
as Jacqui Cochrane
Movies (38)

Supergirl
1984
as Supergirl / Linda Lee

Ruthless People
1986
as Sandy Kessler

The Secret of My Success
1987
as Christy Wills

City Slickers
1991
as Bonnie Rayburn

Toothless
1997
as Katherine's Mom

Seeing Other People
2004
as Penelope

Lassie
1994
as Laura Turner

Beautiful Wave
2012
as Jane

Happy Together
1989
as Alex Page
American Adventure
2000
as Kathy

No Way Back
1995
as Mary

DC Super Hero Girls: Hero of the Year
2016
as Martha Kent (voice)

The Legend of Billie Jean
1985
as Billie Jean

The Curse of Downers Grove
2015
as Diane

Jane Doe: The Harder They Fall
2006
as Stella Andre

DC Super Hero Girls: Super Hero High
2016
as Martha Kent (voice)

Sticky Fingers
1988
as Hattie

The Long Way Home
1997
as (voice)

Betrayal of the Dove
1993
as Ellie West

12:01
1993
as Lisa Fredericks

Confetti
2020
as Dr. Wurmer

Supergirl: The Making of the Movie
1985
as Self / Supergirl

Model Minority
2012
as Mrs. Ambrose

You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman
2006
as Self

Chantilly Bridge
2023
as Hannah

The Steal
1995
as Kim

A House in the Hills
1993
as Alex Weaver

Parallel Lives
1994
as Elsa Freedman

A Remarkable Life
2016
as Iris

The Good Mother
2013
as Cheryl

Chantilly Lace
1993
as Hannah

Queen Esther
1992
as Queen Esther (voice)

Amy and the Angel
1982
as Amy Watson

Carlo's Wake
1999
as Lisa Torello

Rock the House
2011
as Diane

Echo Park
2014
as Julia

Nowhere in Sight
2001
as Carly Bauers
Supergirl: The Last Daughter of Krypton
2008
as self
About Helen Slater
Helen Rachel Slater (born December 15, 1963) is an American actress and singer-songwriter. She is best known for her role as the title character in the 1984 film Supergirl. She returned to the 2015 TV series of the same title, this time as Supergirl's adoptive mother, Eliza Danvers. In the intervening years, she starred in several films including The Legend of Billie Jean (1985), Ruthless People (1986), The Secret of My Success (1987), and City Slickers (1991). She additionally found work as an actress in television, and stage projects, includ… With 64 credits spanning from 1982 to 2023, Helen Slater has appeared in 38 films and 26 TV shows.
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Most Popular Helen Slater Movies
- Supergirl (1984) — as Supergirl / Linda Lee
- Ruthless People (1986) — as Sandy Kessler
- The Secret of My Success (1987) — as Christy Wills
- City Slickers (1991) — as Bonnie Rayburn
- Toothless (1997) — as Katherine's Mom
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